WATERBURY — Ramona (Martinez) Pacheco, 101, of Waterbury, passed away on May 14, 2013 at her home with family at her side. She was the widow of Gilbert Pacheco Sr.

Ramona was born Nov. 30, 1911 in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Acisclo and Ramona (Cruz) Martinez. She worked for the community for 17 years as the director and founder of La Casa Bien Venida in Waterbury.

In her earlier years she was a dressmaker and co-owner of Malinza Bridal Shop in New York. She also worked a labor of love with her hands, knitting and crocheting.

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